The bare minimum doesn't apply offshore. You don't make those long runs in the mere hope that you may get a nibble here or there ... you're aiming for the home run. And you don't spend a few hours running offshore picking the perfect spot to cut the engines and cast away only to stay for a small catch. So you shouldn't settle for a boat that may or may not live up to an offshore billing. These 20 offshore fishing boats not only get the job done, but they'll also improve your angling, with either more muscle, more standard features or more comfort, so you can take the family along for the adventure.

KEY WEST 293CC

Coolest Feature The Standard T-Top with outriggers and 50-gallon circular livewell highlight some of the heavy-hitting fishing features.
Families Will Love The front-entry head with freshwater shower, a rare standard feature on a center console platform.
Top Amenities Retractable trim tabs; stainless-steel rod holders; gunwale rod storage; front entry head and shower; fold-down aft jump seats; self-bailing cockpit, overboard draining-forward fish box; telescoping in-hull ladder.
Best Reason To Buy Key West's new 293CC flagship has the size and the brawn to handle offshore conditions.

LOA 29'3"
Beam 8'10"
Weight 6,000 lbs.
Fuel 180 gal.
Base Price $112,000 (w/twin 250-hp Yamaha 4-strokes)
Maximum HP 600

Key West Boats, P.O. Box 399, Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 873-0112.